Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is pleased to announce the election of its Director General, Sabrina Grassi, as a member of the Board of Directors of the SwissFoundations association. Composed of representatives of member foundations elected by the General Assembly, the committee meets each year for three ordinary meetings and a two-day retreat in order to define […]
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The Foundation is delighted to welcome two new external members: Ms. Coralie Leresche and Mr. Dominique Goy, whose profiles complement and strengthen the expertise of the Financial Commission, which now has five members. An expert in the field of sustainable investing, Coralie Leresche is currently Head of Business Development at OpenFunds Investment Services AG, a […]
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Unique in French-speaking Switzerland, this practical training is organized by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, in partnership with the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Basel (CEPS) and the Center for Philanthropy at the University of Geneva. This edition took place from August 26 to 28, 2020 at Château de Bossey (VD) and brought together […]
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Swiss Philanthropy Foundation participated in the 14th edition of the Summer Academy « Le Tableau de la Suisse » organized by the Swiss Study Foundation, from August 2 to 9, 2020. Entitled “The picture of Switzerland, What is civil society really doing? “, This seminar was devoted to the different forms of engagement in favor […]
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We are pleased to share the third COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund impact report, covering the period of June 1 – June 30. During this period, the Fund disbursed $34.6 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, bringing total disbursements to date to $173.6 million. From the Fund’s March 13, 2020 launch through […]
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Are we generous ? Giving time and money plays an important role in our lives, no matter the reason or the amount we give. There is no doubt that empathy and generosity go hand in hand with philanthropy regardless of the number of pennies involved. So, what should we give? And how much? Beatrice Fihn, […]
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Digital revolution in the world of philanthropy, with the launch on Monday June 29, 2020 of a European digital platform for cross-border donations. An innovative pilot project which aims to facilitate donations and stimulate philanthropy in Europe. The voluntary sector has been marked by major changes in recent years, which is pushing it to reinvent […]
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Should we do more for culture? Culture is fundamental—music, the visual arts and science connect us. They guide our lives in a constantly changing world. But as a society, do we have a responsibility toward culture? How can culture be, or indeed should it be, encouraged? And what is the role of philanthropy? Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, […]
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À ma retraite, je voulais continuer à être utile, à rendre service à la collectivité. Les autorités vaudoises m’ont demandé d’apporter mon aide à certains conseils de fondation en difficulté. J’ai naturellement accepté : cela me permet de maintenir des contacts humains et sociaux, ainsi qu’une activité intellectuelle. Don, partage et responsabilité Cet engagement m’a […]
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Christophe Equey is the guest of the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation’s Blog on “Le Temps” platform. In his testimony, he shares with us his experience and his vision of volunteering, particularly as a member of Foundation Boards, a function of importance, but too often underestimated by those who accept them. After having directed a large Valaisian […]
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